DO YOU NEED A DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY?

We understand that a DUI arrest is a frightening experience that can have a significant impact on your life.  A DUI arrest usually occurs when a person least expects it and is unsure of how to deal with it.  Our attorneys have extensive experience helping those arrested for DUI get through this extremely difficult time.

Most people do not know that it is not illegal in the state of Florida to drink and drive.  It is illegal however to drive while your normal faculties are impaired by the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Call our attorneys today so we may discuss the difference and help you understand the process that you have now been thrust into.

We will meticulously investigate your case and consider all possible defenses and arguments that can be made to effectively defend you at this difficult time.

However, you must act fast because unless we file an objection with the Department of Motor Vehicles on your behalf within 10 days of your arrest, your license can be suspended for a period of 6 months-one (1) year for a first offense.

It is important to understand that when a DUI arrest occurs, two separate, but important legal proceedings take place.  First, is the criminal case that is prosecuted by the State Attorneys Office.  The second legal proceeding is the “Administrative Review Hearing” in which the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles attempt to administratively suspend your license while the DUI case is pending.

Under Florida law, DUI can be proven in one of two ways: 
(1) proof that an individual’s normal faculties are impaired; and/or (2) proof that an individual’s blood alcohol or breath alcohol level was .08 or above.  The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the offense is proven.

If you plead guilty or no contest to your first DUI charge, the minimum penalties can include an additional 6 month driver's license suspension, a DUI criminal conviction and various court costs and fines.  We have listed some of the possible criminal and administrative penalites and suspensions that you may be subject to should you be arrested for DUI.

DUI and administrative penalties

Conclusion

Florida’s DUI / Drunk Driving Laws are complex.  It is important to retain competent, knowledgeable and aggressive attorneys to represent you throughout the criminal and administrative process. The attorneys of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. understand the process and the impact it can have on you life.  If you have been accused of DUI, or if you know someone who has been accused of DUI, do not delay in contacting the attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. for a free consultation! 

The following is a list of some of the cities for which Hager & Schwartz, P.A. practices:

Miami-Dade County: Aventura, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Carol City, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Florida City, Golden Beach, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Homestead, Indian Creek, Kendall, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Miami Shores, Miami Springs, North Bay Village, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Opa Locka, Perrine, Pinecrest, South Beach, South Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Sweetwater, Virginia Gardens, West Miami.

Broward County: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Inverrary, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton Manors.

Collier County: Chokoloskee, Copeland, Everglades City, Golden Gate, Goodland, Immokalee, Marco Island, Naples, Ochopee, Vanderbilt Beach.

Monroe County: Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Duck Key, Islandmorada, Key Colony, Key Largo, Key West, Little Torch Key, Long Key, Layton, Marathon, Matecumbe Key, Ocean Reef, Pigeon Key, Plantation Key, Ramrod Key, Sugarloaf Key, Summerland Key, Tavernier.

Volusia County: Allandale, Barberville, Cassadaga, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, DeLeon Springs, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Edgewater, Enterprise, Glenwood, Holly Hill, Lake Helen, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Orange City, Ormond Beach, Osteen, Pierson, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Seville, South Daytona.  

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